TRACKLIST:1. meltdown2. the origin of violence3. the age of aquarius4. angel of blackness5. king of a frozen throne6. the end of the credit line7. icurseuall8. demon is back9. his dark materials10. behind the eyepiece11. in zaire

Official release date: 12/12/2014 via Cargo Records

recorded live at Sound Division Studio by Joachim Kopka.additional recordings by Jörn Michutta and Michael Pfeiffer-Strauss.Cover artwork by Dimitar Nikolov

Freitag, 12. Dezember 2014

Following the positive reactions and a wide media echo on their self-titled debut in 2012, DEVIL’S TRAIN got their follow-up in the pipeline, now. Again and again have their supporters expressed their joy about a band still combining the heavy sound of the 80s with the classic hard rock attitude of the 70s. Even though, DEVIL’S TRAIN had been thought to be a short-term side project in the beginning, it got clear pretty quickly that everyone had simply too much fun working together to quit – the outcome is quite impressive indeed. Instead of keeping it easy and following the straight concept of traditional heavy rock with a biker attitude, which had been so well accepted in the past, DEVIL’S TRAIN have been refining and enriching their individual style for their classically titled follow up „II“ without compromising any of their principles.

By doing that, the international quartet never appears to be old-fashioned in any way, they rather add some irony to it. Hard and heavy, but still emotional and, above all, honest – DEVIL’S TRAIN are 100% authentic.

„All of us love this bluesy stuff, which the brilliant ‚Badlands‘, ‘Tesla’, ‘Cindarella’, or ‘Tangier’ used to play”, tells Liapakis. “You’ll find hints of it in many of our songs. Of course, they were also found on our debut, but not as prominent as on this one. It just felt right to put more emphasis on it in songs like ‚Can You Feel‘ or ‚Suffocated‘. The most radical song in this matter is surely ‚Mr. Jones‘, which is definitely one of my favorites on the record.”

With all this remarkable awareness of traditions, DEVIL’S TRAIN is still no pure retro-act; for instance, the band adds traces of stoner rock to their songs. “That’s one element we enjoy very much. I think that’s one of the details contributing to the fact that we are not only addressing established rock lovers, but also welcoming loads of younger fellows in our audience”, says the singer cheerfully.

As a similarity to their first record, not only do DEVIL’S TRAIN prove to be excellent songwriters and composers, but also to be brilliant interpreters of all time rock classics. This time, the musicians adapt with a lot of love for the originals Led Zeppelin’s monumental „Immigrant Song“ and the biker-hymn per se, Steppenwolfs „Born To Be Wild“, to make them their own.

In respect of the band’s members’ references, there had never been a doubt about the technical performance or quality of DEVIL’S TRAIN. But „II“ has quite a few positive and enjoyable surprises in store, considering the authenticity and effectivity of presenting their different, more emotional, and down-to-earth sound.

Follow this link to the first video „Hollywood Girl“:

Tracklist:1. Down On You 2. Hollywood Girl 3. Gimme Love 4. Mr. Jones 5. Can You Feel 6. Rock Forever7. Let’s Shake It 8. Girl Like You 9. Born To Be Wild 10. You And Me 11. Thunderstorm12. Suffocated 13. Immigrant Song (Bonus Track)

Mittwoch, 10. Dezember 2014

Exclusive from Rocket Queen Promotions - Listen-in to David Matthew (Singer) from Scarlett-Gypsy Band﻿ - who will be LIVE on www.asgardradio.com at 7:00pm ET (New York) on Friday 12/19/2014 with Slider \m/ Asgard Radio﻿

ENGLAND - Save the Date! On July 12, Roger Hodgson will be performing at Cornbury Festival in the heart of the Cotswolds near Oxford! Our fans in the UK have been asking for Roger’s return and now he’s coming back! We certainly hope to see you there at this wonderful family event. General ticket sales begin December 12 through http://www.cornburyfestival.com. Spread this fantastic news!

Samstag, 6. Dezember 2014

#New: Get together for a better world with Johnny Crash﻿ watch their video FIGHT THE CAUSE, share and please also like their facebook-bandpage too! Thank you all and happy nikolausi with JOHNNY CRASH. #rocketqueenpromotionroster

Freitag, 5. Dezember 2014

VIRGIN STEELE announce that the title for the forthcoming new album will be “HYMNS TO DAMNATION”.

David DeFeis says, “The new album is a roaring collection of Metal tracks that work very well together and were recorded in a very straightforward, organic manner. It is full of passion, power, blood, fire, love, lust, death and drama”.

SPV / Steamhammer will release the new Virgin Steele studio album worldwide in March / April 2015 . This will be the first full length album with brandnew songs since "The Black Light Bacchanalia", which was released in 2010.

There is very little that can be said about this band that hasn’t been said before. They are undisputed legends of their sound and style which has been well documented since their early incarnation back in the very early 70s right through to the modern day. It says a lot that fans can still be truly thrilled and excited by the prospects of another new studio album and still remain loyal to a band which has experienced unsurprisingly both highs and lows.

The lows in recent times include the current ongoing trials of drummer Phil Rudd, and the heartbreaking developments regarding master Kingpin Malcolm Young and his retirement due to a form of dementia. Despite these shackles of misfortune the ballbreakin’ Rockers continue to ride on and have unearthed their 17th studio album (including the Australian albums ‘High Voltage’ and ‘T.N.T.’), or if you’re a devoted fan of Brian Johnson era you could say 10th studio album featuring the gravelled-vocal chord Geordie.

Maintaining their stiff upper lip, AC/DC are rocking all the way ‘cos that’s the way to rock’n’roll isn’t it? If you’ve been clearing out the cellar for the last few months you may not be aware that both the title track and ‘Play Ball’ have been circling airwaves and personal music players with ominous and short precision. The duration of both tracks is the sign of what is to follow from the remainder of ‘Rock Or Bust’ as the tracks whizz by in quick succession. Like a shot of love they smash’n’grab ‘cos rock and roll ain’t noise pollution.

11 tracks which get in, do their business and then get out is quite an attractive proposition after some of their recent-ish labours of love. The album proudly displays each and every song was written by both Angus and Malcolm Young with the addition of a heartfelt message “And most important of all, thanks to Mal, who made it all possible”.

Personally I enjoyed this album from the first listen and found it more enjoyable and satisfying than ‘Black Ice’. Where the 2008 studio album tried ambitiously to explore the blues much further than any of their previous releases, ‘Rock Or Bust’ is a shameless boogie album which trims the fat and versatility. The guitar work is excellent as always and continues to deliver what is expected.With production duties once again at the helm of Brendan O’Brien and with Mike Fraser behind the engineering, your ears are treated to some highlights like ‘Rock The Blues Away’ complete with sing-a-long chorus, ‘Dogs Of War’ which fades in and then hovers eerily before the riff grabs you by the scruff of the neck and grows into a quintessential example of an AC/DC chorus; some cheeky “Na na na’s” accompany ‘Miss Adventure’ whilst ‘Some Rock & Roll Thunder’ struts like a mischievous cockerel around a farmyard looking for some easy pickings.

The general unanimous verdict from far and wide suggests AC/DC haven’t made a classic rip-roaring album in many, many years and for me personally their last GREAT album was in 1990 when they unveiled ‘The Razors Edge’. It may be true to state that AC/DC are treading in waters which are beyond mere comparisons to their back catalogue, and are walking to an inevitable finish line instead of sprinting towards it with ‘Rock Or Bust’. Whatever side of the fence you wish to stand; this album should put a grin on your face and slap you around with a naughty wink of the eye if nothing else.It would appear the bearers of such musical classics as ‘Whole Lotta Rosie’, ‘For Those About To Rock (We Salute You)’, ‘It’s A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock’n’Roll)’ and ‘Back In Black’ can still ‘Rock The House’ and that is going to please a great many fans. If you can afford it, treat yourself this Festive season with a mistress for Christmas, or perhaps it might be more politically correct to simply buy ‘Rock Or Bust’.

When approached by their record company about taking the unusual step for a rock band of recording and releasing a xmas single Magnum pointed out they had included such a track on their 1994 album 'Rockart'. So here we have a rerecorded version of that original song from twenty years ago ready to do battle with 'Merry Xmas Everybody' et al.

This being Magnum this is of course not a xmas song in the traditional sense. The song was inspired by first world war events where on Christmas Day in 1914 there was an unofficial truce in some areas of the western front and soldiers from both sides fraternised openly and even played a game of football in one instance. This example of humanity in the midst of one of the most violent episodes in human history has a poignancy which has been highlighted in films and documentaries and most of us will have seen that it has even been used by a supermarket for a xmas advert this year.

The song itself sounds typically Magnum and well suited to the subject matter. It is full of their trademark melodies and guitar hooks and features an excellent impassioned vocal from Bob Catley. Epic yet emotional it works really well and the rerecording has simply improved on the original version sonically without much meddling with the song itself.

This single(available as digital download and 10 inch vinyl) has the full seven minute version of the song plus a radio edit. Also included is another rerecording of an old song, 'Born To Be King' from 1990's 'Goodnight LA' album. Included I assume as the lyrics seem to be about Jesus Christ it is a more uptempo rocker but another good song.

The xmas single has not been a genre where rock bands have had a lot of success but I think Magnum might buck that trend here. The song is good enough, melodic enough and relevant to the current interest in the centenary of the start of WW1 so might even get some mainstream airplay. Despite the songs here being old content rerecorded they sound in tune with the rich current vein of form Magnum are in and I see this going down well with the hardcore fans too. A merry but poignant xmas to one and all!

Donnerstag, 27. November 2014

This special edition marks the 30th Anniversary of one of the greatest situation comedies British television has ever seen. Every episode of the BAFTA winning sitcom has been fantastically remastered and for the first time ever John Cleese provides audio commentaries on all 12 episodes. Get your DVD box now so it will be a merry xmas with FAWLTY TOWERS.

Freitag, 21. November 2014

The album title states loudly and proudly that it encompasses a triumphant moment in the band’s back catalogue which is their 1981 studio album ‘4’. The part of the title which mentions ‘...And More’ is also potentially exciting, as those songs we love or perhaps surprises from their strong albums ‘Unusual Heat’ (featuring Johnny Edwards on lead vocals) and their most recent studio album ‘Can’t Slow Down’ (featuring current lead vocalist Kelly Hansen) might get some dusting down.The current line-up is divine and solid as it includes main man and guitarist Mick Jones, the aforementioned Kelly Hansen on lead vocals, the ever-busy and energetic bassist Jeff Pilson, secret weapon Tom Gimbel tackling flute, rhythm guitar, Saxophone, Michael Bluestein on keys, drummer Chris Frazier with Bruce Watson handling lead guitar duties.

This live collection was recorded recently on October the 3rd and 4th in the Borgata Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The set-list may be unique and it may have been the first time they played this selection but it doesn’t detract from the fact it is well executed and the sound quality is the very best. From the band’s best selling 1981 studio album they play surprise songs ‘Woman In Black’, ‘Girl On The Moon’, Night Life’ and ‘Break It Up’ all of which are superb.

The well known highlights and beacons of commercial embrace are evident amongst the songs, including ‘Juke Box Hero’, complete with atmospheric introduction and slow build eventually settling into an extended jammed 13 minute plus rendition; ‘Waiting For A Girl Like You’ which isn’t so laboured and ‘Urgent’ which comes across very well. On this latter delight there is some wonderful saxophone via Gimbel as the band extended their creative muscles.

Added to their set-list are five extra adored nuggets of golden melodic rock which are welcomed by those in attendance. Looking for safe and predictable contributions from their back catalogue to boost the strength of the commercial appeal the band set about ‘Say You Will’, ‘Feels Like The First Time’, ‘Cold As Ice’, ‘I Want To Know What Love Is’ and ‘Hot Blooded’. Listen out for the delightful flute at the beginning of the acoustic-based version of ‘Say You Will’ thanks to Gimbel.

Ultimately this album is nothing more than a stocking filler afterthought unless you’re an avid fan of the band, and like buying everything they release! You’re left with the feeling that this line-up is awesome and they could conquer the world without doubt if they haven’t already done so, due to the fine musicianship and catalogue of songs they possess. ‘The Best of 4 And More’ is nothing more than foreplay which frustrates and teases to the point of annoyance.

In other words, a lot of fans including myself would rather have the follow up to ‘Can’t Slow Down’ which was a superb studio album packed full of classy melodic rock and released way back in 2009, and not necessarily wishing to swim amongst some fine live performances celebrating nostalgia. If I was to be picky and anal about this, they haven’t even been that comprehensive about doing justice to ‘4’ as they excluded the minor single impact of ‘Luanne’.

Taking a deep breath I’d say this live album has its place but it isn’t half as welcome as a brand new studio album would have been, especially as the band released a compilation earlier this very year focussing on their ballads and slower tracks. They may have ten multi-platinum studio albums and 16 top 30 hit singles in the U.S. but they come across like they are scared to make their next move regarding new material.

(3 pints outta 5)

Night LifeWoman In BlackUrgentWaiting For A Girl Like YouBreak It UpGirl On The MoonSay You WillFeels Like The First TimeCold As IceHot BloodedI Want To Know Where Love IsJuke Box Hero

TRACKLIST:1. Into Madness2. Sleepless Dreams3. The Ones4. Warriors5. Fallen From Grace6. Sacrifice7. All I See8. Sword And Stone9. Death of Innocence10. Never Alone11. Watching The World12. In Those Eyes13. RainTotal Playing Time: 58:29 min

Dienstag, 28. Oktober 2014

Hailing from Sweden - Grand Design presenting their 3rd longplayer named Thrill Of The Night. Pros at work. This is another outstanding album and Grand Design proving it once again that they have got all what it takes to be a huge greatness in this rock n roll business. Smashing it up with U Got Me Good and followed by Rawk N Roll Heart Attack GD rocking it up to the fullest.

Produced by leadsinger Pelle Saether the new CD includes 10 tunes - locked n loaded and good to go... You totally feel set back to the 80`s once again. Outstanding rock n roll tunes with Pelle`s voice sounding younger than ever.

Not to disprize but once again I have to say that GD are sounding more like Def Leppard than Def Leppard themselves. Rocking tunes and ballads this is a very good mixture and GD will definitely ride on the wave of success.

Samstag, 25. Oktober 2014

The new and 2nd CD from Active Heed includes 12 songs and has got a total playing time of nearly one hour. It is really awesome to see AH released a new album so fast. AH changed their style a bit and so it gives the listener a fresh note.

The Numbers Of God - shortly after the beginning this song rhythm comes along as a DIO song... just saying.

Personally I say.... the rhythms are in reverse as the tunes are really proggy. Mr. Pagnini composed this CD and his friends transacted it one by one. This project is a super team of outstanding and talented musicians.

If you are a fan of the 70-s prog rock you definitely have to buy this killer album.

Tracklist:1. The War of Tempos2. Far Escape3. A Little Bit Expired4. Gaps In Time5. Multiple Replies6. The Numbers Of God7. Crop Squares8. A Pet Called Prime9. No Speed Limit10. Kick-Ass Grammar11. Ternary Level One12. Not Left And Not Taken

York, Penn USA October 11, 2014: The Glam Metal Rock Band Scarlett Gypsy has garnered the attention of fans and critics alike with the unveiling of their eagerly awaited debut album - All Access – available now on Amazon, iTunes, CDbaby and Bandcamp.

The bevy of sub-genres associated with glam metal and hard rock have often given birth to one-off bands and songs, but rarely is there an entire band assembled with the primary purpose of getting in a room together to watch what happens when their respective creative juices blend into an album like All Access. Well, Scarlett Gypsy is one band that delivers it straight with the volume cranked up high.

Scarlett Gypsy was an up & coming rock band in 1991-1992 when the industry changed and left them behind. Beginning in 1991 as a highly admired Glam Metal Hard Rock Band, Scarlett Gypsy began taking on America as they journeyed the turbulent east coast early 90’s rock scene in the Philadelphia/South Jersey area. Focusing on clubs like The Empire & The Galaxy that launched the careers of bands like Bon Jovi, Cinderella, Britney Fox, Heavens Edge and Tangier along with hometown hotspot The Tourist Inn that launch bands like Halestorm and Kix.

Fast-forward 20 years – the band reunites and immediately took Google+, Twitter and the rest of the internet by storm. Longing for their music to finally be heard, Scarlett Gypsy put a few songs to some of their concert footage and posted it on YouTube and within a few weeks had over 100,000 views on their Google+ page with fans requesting where they could buy the music. As all things that fade away seem to become fresh again someday, the band decided to independently release their first studio album internationally now available on Amazon, iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, CDbaby and Bandcamp.

Scarlett Gypsy is an American Rock Band originating from York, Pennsylvania with David Mathew on Lead Vocals, Steve Ray on Guitar & Vocals, Robert Douglas on Bass and Scotty Scarlett on Drums & Vocals. Together these four combined create a great new refreshing sound of old school rock complete with blazing guitar riffs, melodic vocals and infectious hooks.

The debut album delivers dynamic ballads and wild party rock'n choruses for all new glam metal heads and rockers alike to enjoy. Boldly combining elements of raw rock with glam fueled gritty guitar riffs, melodic vocals and all-around high-octane music, this Gypsy Band is determined to please every fan’s need to rock-out on hot summer nights to catchy hooks, fist-pumping party-rock choruses and rhythmically loose powerful rock music.